The bitter cold we're experiencing, characterized by extreme wind chills of −25∘F to −35∘F, is expected to last from Thursday night, January 22, through Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. A cold weather advisory and extreme cold warnings are in effect for this period, with temperatures struggling to rise above zero on Friday. 

Please note: Aurora Public Library locations will open at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 22, 2026.

In general, whenever temperatures fall below 32°F, warming centers will be open. In sever cold there are additional emergency warming centers as well.

Aurora Public Library
101 S. River St. 
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Phone: 630-264-4117

Aurora Public Library East Branch
555 S. Eola Rd. 
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Phone: 630-264-4117

Aurora Public Library West Branch
233 S. Constitution Dr. 
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday & Saturday: ​9am - 5pm
Phone: 630-264-4117

Aurora Senior Services Associates
2111 Plum Street 
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
Phone: 630-897-4035​

City of Aurora Temporary Overnight Warming Center
Activated based on temperature thresholds.
Financial Empowerment Center
712 S. River St.
Monday - Friday: 7am - 7pm
Phone: 630-896-1033

https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/Warming-Cooling-Centers.aspx